Walking and biking trails near Wesley Chapel: Cypress Creek Preserve's 16 trail miles, Flatwoods Park's 7-mile paved loop, Morris Bridge's 30 miles of dirt.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Trail details come from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Hillsborough County and Pasco County. Trails close for weather and repairs; check the linked page before you go.

Wesley Chapel’s best trail riding is just outside it. To the west, Cypress Creek Preserve in Land O’ Lakes has about 16 miles of paved and unpaved multiuse trail. To the south, across the Hillsborough County line, Flatwoods Park has a 7-mile paved loop, and Morris Bridge Park has about 30 miles of dirt bike trails. Flatwoods ranger on duty: 813-426-5883.

Trail Surface and length Hours Fee
Cypress Creek Preserve About 5 mi. paved, 11 mi. unpaved multiuse; 19 mi. of marked hiking trails 30 min. before sunrise to 30 min. after sunset None listed
Flatwoods Park 7-mi. paved loop, plus a 2-mi. and a 1-mi. paved connector; off-road bike trails 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. fall and winter; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. spring and summer Per vehicle
Morris Bridge Park About 30 mi. of biking trails Sunrise to sunset Per vehicle
Lettuce Lake Conservation Park 1.25-mi. paved exercise trail and boardwalk 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. fall and winter; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. spring and summer Per vehicle

Cypress Creek Preserve, Land O’ Lakes

Run by the Southwest Florida Water Management District; the land protects a public well field and the Cypress Creek floodplain. Preserve page

  • Biking: about 5 miles paved from Pump Station Road and 11 miles unpaved. Riders must stay on designated trails, and Florida law requires riders under 16 to wear helmets.
  • Hiking: about 19 miles of marked trails. Some are very wet at times of year.
  • Horseback riding: about 14 miles of multiuse trails; day-use reservations are required for the equestrian lot on Parkway Boulevard.
  • Trailheads:
  • Main entrance: Parkway Boulevard, 0.7 miles north of Pine View Middle School, with a small day-use lot outside the gate.
  • West gate: end of Pump Station Road (address 8720 Pump Station Road), off Ehren Cutoff.
  • Walk-in entrances: end of Quail Hollow Boulevard (with parking) and end of Eagle Island Boulevard.
  • No restrooms or water at the entrances. Bring water.

Flatwoods Park, Hillsborough County

County page

  • The 7-mile paved loop road is a multiuse trail for bikes and walkers. Well houses for the Morris Bridge well field stand along it.
  • Two ways in: a 1-mile paved trail from the Morris Bridge Road entrance, 14302 Morris Bridge Road, or a 2-mile paved extension from the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard entrance, 18205 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., the water management district says.
  • Off-road bike trails, nature trails, remote picnicking and restrooms. Pets are allowed.
  • A per-vehicle fee is paid at the gate; a machine takes cash or card when no attendant is there.

Morris Bridge Park, Thonotosassa

12651 Morris Bridge Road. About 30 miles of biking trails, many suitable for walking with a dog; open sunrise to sunset; per-vehicle fee paid by machine; no restrooms. 813-426-5583. County page

Nearby Morris Bridge Conservation Park, on the Hillsborough River, has a boardwalk and canoe launch, but its west side and the boat ramp are closed until further notice while the state clears river damage. County page

Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, Tampa

6920 E. Fletcher Ave. A 1.25-mile paved exercise trail and a boardwalk through cypress swamp on the Hillsborough River. Sections of the boardwalk and the observation tower are closed for reconstruction. Pets and bikes are not allowed on the boardwalk. County page

In Wesley Chapel itself

Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a walk around its fields; see our parks and trails page. Pasco County’s trail and bicycle map shows the county’s paths and bike lanes. Its Greenways, Trails and Blueways Master Plan, finished in August 2023, sets out a countywide network to link parks, neighborhoods, schools and shops.

What this means for you

  • For a smooth, long ride, go to Flatwoods; for dirt, Morris Bridge.
  • Start early in summer; Flatwoods opens at 7 a.m.
  • Dog walkers: the leash rules are on our dog-friendly Wesley Chapel page.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I bike on a paved trail near Wesley Chapel?

Flatwoods Park, run by Hillsborough County, has a 7-mile paved loop with entrances at 14302 Morris Bridge Road and 18205 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Cypress Creek Preserve in Land O’ Lakes has about 5 miles of paved multiuse trail from Pump Station Road.

How long is the Flatwoods Park loop?

Seven miles. A 2-mile paved extension connects Bruce B. Downs Boulevard to the loop, and a 1-mile paved trail connects Morris Bridge Road to it, so a ride from either entrance is longer than the loop alone.

Where are the mountain bike trails near Wesley Chapel?

Morris Bridge Park, 12651 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa, has about 30 miles of biking trails, many also suitable for walking. Flatwoods Park also has off-road bike trails.

What are Cypress Creek Preserve’s hours?

From 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Primary access is from Parkway Boulevard in Land O’ Lakes, 0.7 miles north of Pine View Middle School.